Ops Enablement Analyst

This role is responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders to drive Ops Enablement initiatives to enableimprovement outcomes such as customer experience improvement, process efficiency and effectiveness improvement, process design for technology upgrades, migrations etc and execute accountholder communication requirements as planned. This position provides expertise in the preparation, analysis, design, assessment and implementation of process designs and improvements along with execution of accountholder communication deliverables. A key purpose of this role is to assess and evaluate current state processes and support implementation of more streamlined, automated, and standardized alternatives.

• Partner with internal stakeholders across the firm to conduct process studies, including but not limited to process mapping, process documentation (eg. SOPs, manuals) metrics assessment and analytics, conducting process health assessments identifying business process improvement opportunities. Lead the analysis of key risk areas in current and proposed Operations processes
• Lead and/or design process improvements as part of process control activities and translate them into improvement initiatives and actions
• Assess and define change impact (people, process, and technology) related to proposed Operations changes
• Execute required Accountholder Communications tasks and initiatives as laid out by the Ops Enablement team
• Assist with change management efforts throughout the firm including
• Create a strategy to support adoption of the required changes
• Assess change readiness and identifying key stakeholders
• Support the design, development, and delivery of digital and print communication

• Provide subject matter proficiency in specific functional area(s) to the Ops Enablement team and associated partners both internal and external

• Gather a cross-functional perspective; initiate and lead information/ data gathering with appropriate level of collaboration
• Leverage objective, data-driven tools and methods in related Ops Enablement initiatives
• Implement Ops Enablement-PCR initiatives to improve process capabilities and control.
• Participate in operational forums with stakeholders.
• Prepare related reports around Ops Enablement initiatives
• Use data analysis and metrics to assess process capabilities and determine process gaps for improvement
• Conduct on-going analysis and monitoring of processes to ensure that desired outcomes are produced

• Other duties as assigned

Typical schedule for this position is 8 a.m. CT to 5 p.m. CT. 10% to 15% travel.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Sciences, Communication, or Mathematics or related field; or Associate’s degree with relevant experience; MBA or master’s degree preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification (within 12 months of hire)
• Seeking Green Belt certification or trained in the Six Sigma methodology
• Familiarity with basic data analysis and quality tools

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Operational processes and their interaction across processes, systems, and teams
• Proactive, analytical, and problem-solving approach, able to propose resolutions and/or remediation to inefficient processes
• Proven ability to self-prioritize, multi-task, and complete assignments within specified timelines
• Possess excellent collaboration and communication skills, with both internal and external teams
• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
• Implement critical thinking and problem-solving
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Visio, Miro, LucidChart, Word, Outlook and web-based tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Experience in system implementations/conversions preferred
• IRA/IRS rules and regulations knowledge and experience preferred
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Agile) preferred

Other Requirements:

• Infrequent travel occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer